Boeing Lays Off 6,770 Employees; Resumes 737 MAX Production

Amid the struggles related to Covid-19 pandemic and the grounded 737 Max jets, Boeing Co. has announced involuntary layoffs of the first 6,770 U.S. team members this week, as part of its earlier plan of 10 percent reduction in its workforce. In a letter to the employees, Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun said the aerospace giant has concluded voluntary layoff program.